Lucas Hamilton is a 27-year-old Australian cyclist who rides for UCI World Tour team Jayco Alula. He already has many impressive results to his name, including competing in all three major Grand Tours and placing 13th in the 2022 Giro. 

In this podcast episode, recorded just before the Tour Down Under and after the Australian Road Nationals race in January, Lucas shares his mental strategies and insights as a top athlete. 

The interview includes an exclusive post-race analysis of the Australian road nationals race, where Lucas had an impressive showing but faced some obstacles that impacted his results. 

We get an insight into his training and racing preferences, nutrition, and the things Lucas does that have him racing at cycling's highest level.

Timestamp:

00:00 - Introduction

03:20 - Lucas’ Session of the Day

04:20 - Insights on the Nationals Race

14:30 -  Lucas’ Self Analysis of the Race

21:30 - Pre-Training Meal and Nutrition

23:35 - Pre-Race Meal

24:20 - Favorite Guilty Food

25:25 - Diet Change for Race Weight and Performance

26:26 - Calorie Goal Per Hour Pre-Race

28:16 - Specific Training Method That Made Great Impact

29:40 - Weight Training

31:10 - Does Lucas Love Riding Zwift?

32:20 - Weird Stuff Pros Do That Has No Impact On Performance

33:30 - Favorite Recovery Strategy and Gadgets

34:25 - Pro Race Tactics for Conserving Energy

36:25 - What Makes Top Cyclist at the Peak of their Game?

38:35 - Luca’s Goals for the Year

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Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.

Lucas Hamilton is a 27-year-old Australian cyclist who rides for UCI World Tour team Jayco Alula. He already has many impressive results to his name, including competing in all three major Grand Tours and placing 13th in the 2022 Giro. 
In this podcast episode, recorded just before the Tour Down Under and after the Australian Road Nationals race in January, Lucas shares his mental strategies and insights as a top athlete. 
The interview includes an exclusive post-race analysis of the Australian road nationals race, where Lucas had an impressive showing but faced some obstacles that impacted his results. 
We get an insight into his training and racing preferences, nutrition, and the things Lucas does that have him racing at cycling's highest level.
Timestamp:
00:00 - Introduction
03:20 - Lucas’ Session of the Day
04:20 - Insights on the Nationals Race
14:30 -  Lucas’ Self Analysis of the Race
21:30 - Pre-Training Meal and Nutrition
23:35 - Pre-Race Meal
24:20 - Favorite Guilty Food
25:25 - Diet Change for Race Weight and Performance
26:26 - Calorie Goal Per Hour Pre-Race
28:16 - Specific Training Method That Made Great Impact
29:40 - Weight Training
31:10 - Does Lucas Love Riding Zwift?
32:20 - Weird Stuff Pros Do That Has No Impact On Performance
33:30 - Favorite Recovery Strategy and Gadgets
34:25 - Pro Race Tactics for Conserving Energy
36:25 - What Makes Top Cyclist at the Peak of their Game?
38:35 - Luca’s Goals for the Year
If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly coaching email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com
Some of you might already be in there, but many of you won’t be and so this is our official invitation for you to come and join our free community: www.facebook.com/groups/trivelocoaching
Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching/
Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.

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A Triathlon and Cycling podcast dedicated to help improve you as an athlete. If you're a triathlete competing in Ironman, Ironman 70.3 or Olympic triathlon this is for you. Hosted by expert Triathlon coach and Australian Ironman Champion Gerard Donnelly, listen in to help you Train Smarter to Race Faster

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A Triathlon, Cycling and Running podcast dedicated to help improve you as an athlete. If you're a triathlete competing in Ironman, Ironman 70.3 or Olympic triathlon this is for you. Hosted by expert Triathlon coach and Australian Ironman Champion Gerard Donnelly, listen in to help you Train Smarter to Race Faster

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